GRANTS ACCOUNTANT (Senior Accountant) - Range 14 / AMEA

Grants Accountant (Senior Accountant)

Salary : $30.56 - $39.08 Hourly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type : Regular / Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00952

Department : Public Transportation

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 08 : 00 to 17 : 00

Location : 3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head.

Example of Duties :

Under the direction of management, coordinates, and monitors grants activities. Serves as an accounting professional with the responsibility of accurately reporting and tracking financial activities as it relates to grants for the public transportation department (PTD). Maintain grant files in the development and maintenance of internal record keeping and accounting controls. Verifies funds for expenditures ensuring compliance with all federal and state grant requirements. Provides financial control through the participation and processing of accounts payables / receivables, purchase requisitions, vouchers, and journal entries. Prepares and / or reviews applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, and other grant related documents. Performs other duties as assigned to support the department.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and two (2) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR Associate's degree in accounting or a related discipline and four (4) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience. OR High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.

Must possess and / or obtain :

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. Valid state of Alaska driver's license and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information :

Preference will be given to Anchorage municipal employees association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants. The municipality of anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify program. For more information, please go to http : / / www.uscis.gov / E-verify . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory municipal employment office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his / her department of motor vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA driving conviction guidelines.

All required certifications and / or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in municipal personnel rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in municipal personnel rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The municipality of anchorage is an employer of national service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process :

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE : The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Alaska Standard Time. The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include :

Health / Medical Benefits :

Medical / Dental / Vision / Audio Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care Health Savings Accounts

Retirement :

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits :

Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave Plan 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http : / / www.muni.org / Departments / employee_relations / Pages / BenefitsSummaries .